Hello from SWEAT Fitness at the Island Rec Center! Unfortunately, some people are full of excuses when it comes to working out. Some of the most common excuses I hear include, “No time”, “No gym membership” and “No fitness equipment.” For those people, I designed an excuse-proof workout you can do at home, with no equipment, in under 10 minutes. A little exercise is better than no exercise at all, so squeeze in this short routine for a quick total body burn.

Wall sit

Sit against a wall as though you are sitting in an imaginary chair. Your legs should be at a 90 degree angle with your ankles directly below your knees. Engage your abdominals, drawing your belly button to your spine and pressing your lower back flush to the wall. Your arms can be extended straight in front of you. Hold the Wall Sit for 60 seconds

Bicycle crunches

Lay flat on the floor, legs extended and hands supporting your head. Squeezing your abdominals, crunch your chest off the floor, while bringing your right elbow to your left knee. Next, switch sides and bring your left elbow to your right knee. Speed up the move crunching right and left for 60 seconds.

Begin in push-up position (on knees or toes). Complete one push-up and walk hands to the right. Complete another push-up and return to starting position. Complete another push-up and walk hands to the left. Continue this push-up pattern for 60 seconds.

Booty lifts

Begin in a crawl position with your body weight supported by your hands and knees. Lift one leg off the ground, holding the leg straight at hip height. While squeezing the glutes tight, pulse the lifted leg up and down for 60 seconds.

Alternate between Traveling Push-Ups and Booty Lifts for two, 60-second sets. Switch legs on the second set of Booty Lifts.

If you want to get Hot ‘N’ Healthy, consistency is key. Try this routine 3-4 times a week and turn your excuses into results.

Jen Edwards is the owner of SWEAT Fitness and star of the SWEAT Total Body Burn DVD series. She is an AFAA certified fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience. She can be reached at sweatfitness@hotmail.com, by calling 843-415-1665 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/readysetsweat.